Mithila Sihilara Jayasinghe's Contributions

Observation:

We found him closer to the Girikula off road start and he quickly avoided us. Then we observed him walking through the forest and reappeared in the open plain near Raban Gala. He gave us a quick look and vanished into the deep forest. Looked to be fully grown.

Observation:

Spotted her for the first time. She was not shy and was sitting on the road. We drove closer and she was still comfortable with our presence. She walked around the road for a few minutes and vanished into the dark. She looked to be in a size of a sub adult.

Observation:

Seen near the concrete causeway before the Yakala Lagoon. Walked away into the forest after seeing us. He was previously recorded closer to Yoda Lipa. Interesting movement.

Observation:

Found him resting on the ground right next to the road. Was not scared at all. He was sitting very close to the safari vehicle and watched us go passing him calmly.

Observation:

Found her now in Bagura (Diwulpallama entrance), far north east, which is further 5.5km away from Itikala. She is easily more than 10km away (as the crow flies) from her birth territory. She looked to be traveling in search of a area for to settle. By looking at all the picture proof, it is possible that she is still between 12-18 months of age. Fact that she is traveling far off from original location in such small age is offbeat to a certain degree as they are known to keep company of mother for about 20-30 months before they approach independence.